Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role…
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) / HBO Max is on the lookout for a senior creative and hands-on Head of Scripted, Nordics to help commission, shape and deliver standout original series across the region. This role is perfect for a seasoned storyteller with a strong background in development and production, and a passion for bringing bold, local stories to life.
You’ll work closely with the GVP of Original Production, local content leads across the Nordics, and teams across the business as a true team player to build a compelling slate of Nordic originals. Together with the team, you’ll ensure that HBO Max scripted originals are of the highest possible quality, reach the widest possible audience, and ensure long-term potential.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Creative Development, Storytelling & Production
Lead the journey of scripted series from early concept to final cut, guiding projects through every stage—balancing creative vision with production realities.
Review and assess ideas, treatments, and scripts with a sharp editorial eye, helping to identify and champion projects with strong creative and market potential, and supporting greenlight decisions and pulling together creative materials and internal documentation.
Plan and manage development and production pipelines for local originals.
Collaborate with writers, directors, producers, and showrunners to shape standout stories and solve creative challenges, providing constructive and thoughtful feedback on scripts, casting, dailies, and cuts.
Support in exploring for potential funding and discount schemes.
Cross-Team Collaboration
Collaborate with the production company to establish key schedules and workflows, while maximizing budget efficiency to ensure as much as possible ends up on screen.
Collaborate with and take input from internal stakeholders, including Local Content leads, Nordic GVP Content, Global Content Team, CS&A, working closely with teams across Content/Production, Strategy, Finance, Legal, PR/Comms, Marketing, Streaming Planning, and Creative Services to inform and ensure alignment.
Brief Legal and Finance on contracts and budgets; track deal progress.
Collaborate with PR and Marketing on positioning and campaign materials, and with WBD/HBO Max Ops on formats, deliverables, and platform needs.
Partner with CSR teams to support inclusive and representative storytelling.
Qualifications & Experience…
Proven experience in scripted development and production—ideally with a streamer, broadcaster, or production company.
A strong track record as a producer of TV series or films, with deep experience in both development and execution.
A solid understanding of the Nordic creative landscape.
Fluency in at least one Nordic language and Fluent in English.
Strong presentation skills.
Excellent editorial instincts and a love for great storytelling.
Confidence working with creative talent and managing complex productions.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
